Sandburg productions coming to end for summer

The Vagabond Players of the Flat Rock Playhouse apprentice company puts on the popular shows "Rootabaga!" and "The World of Carl Sandburg" as part of the 40th summer of live stage productions of Sandburg's works.

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Special to the Times-News

Published: Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 5:40 p.m.

FLAT ROCK — Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s 40th summer of live stage productions of Sandburg’s works comes to a close this week.

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What: “Rootabaga!” and “The World of Carl Sandburg” by the Vagabond PlayersapprenticesWhere: Outdoor amphitheater at CarlSandburg Home National Historic Site, Little River Road, Flat RockWhen: “Rootabaga!” at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday and Friday.“The World of Carl Sandburg” at 10:15 a.m. Thursday and Saturday.Admission: FreeInfo: Call 693-4178 or visitwww.nps.gov/carl

These free shows began running at the Sandburg Home in the summer of 1974 and have been an important part of the summer visitor experience ever since.

“Each summer visitors return to the park to see their favorite Rootabaga characters in the ‘Rootabaga!’ performance or to be inspired by Sandburg’s poetry in the ‘World of Carl Sandburg,’ ” said Tyrone Brandyburg, superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home NHS. “The Vagabond Players of the Flat Rock Playhouse apprentice company continue to provide an engaging and entertaining experience for all audiences, and we are excited to celebrate our 40th summer with them.”

The shows, which began running June 18, will wrap up this Saturday. The performances begin at 10:15 a.m. at the park amphitheater.

Wednesday and Friday’s 30-minute performance will be “The World of Carl Sandburg,” based on the 1960 Broadway production. It is a glimpse of Sandburg through time, threaded with humor, cleverness and entertainment for all ages.

Thursday and Saturday’s performance is “Rootabaga!” based on tales from Sandburg’s collection of children’s stories found in “Rootabaga Stories,” set to musical tunes from Sandburg’s collection of folk music found in his “American Songbag.” The result is 30-minutes of toe-tapping stories that delight “children” of all ages. Performances will be held rain or shine.

Catch these final summer performances in the amphitheater next to the Sandburg Home before it’s too late.

Thanks to support from Eastern National, the park’s bookstore, and the Flat Rock Playhouse, “Rootabaga!” and “The World of Carl Sandburg” are offered to the public free of charge.

The park is three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. Highway 225 on Little River Road, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

<p>FLAT ROCK — Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site's 40th summer of live stage productions of Sandburg's works comes to a close this week.</p><p>These free shows began running at the Sandburg Home in the summer of 1974 and have been an important part of the summer visitor experience ever since.</p><p>“Each summer visitors return to the park to see their favorite Rootabaga characters in the 'Rootabaga!' performance or to be inspired by Sandburg's poetry in the 'World of Carl Sandburg,' ” said Tyrone Brandyburg, superintendent of Carl Sandburg Home NHS. “The Vagabond Players of the Flat Rock Playhouse apprentice company continue to provide an engaging and entertaining experience for all audiences, and we are excited to celebrate our 40th summer with them.”</p><p>The shows, which began running June 18, will wrap up this Saturday. The performances begin at 10:15 a.m. at the park amphitheater.</p><p>Wednesday and Friday's 30-minute performance will be “The World of Carl Sandburg,” based on the 1960 Broadway production. It is a glimpse of Sandburg through time, threaded with humor, cleverness and entertainment for all ages.</p><p>Thursday and Saturday's performance is “Rootabaga!” based on tales from Sandburg's collection of children's stories found in “Rootabaga Stories,” set to musical tunes from Sandburg's collection of folk music found in his “American Songbag.” The result is 30-minutes of toe-tapping stories that delight “children” of all ages. Performances will be held rain or shine.</p><p>Catch these final summer performances in the amphitheater next to the Sandburg Home before it's too late.</p><p>Thanks to support from Eastern National, the park's bookstore, and the Flat Rock Playhouse, “Rootabaga!” and “The World of Carl Sandburg” are offered to the public free of charge.</p><p>The park is three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. Highway 225 on Little River Road, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.</p><p>For more information, call 693-4178 or visit www.nps.gov/carl.</p>